Task 1

Mind Mapping:

Helping you define a theme?

A) Create a mind map with the question “What sparks my interest?” in the middle. Around the outside add a range of things that spark your interest. These could include:

• Topics

• Areas of interest

• Issues/ needs in the real world

• Visuals

• Podcasts

• Articles

B) Once you have a range of ideas pick some that particularly interest you and dig deeper into the idea by adding notes around it. Notes could include:

• Think about it creatively, benefits, facts, things you should be cautious of, feelings/ emotions, what’s needed?

• Questions you have about it.

• Things you might wonder about it

• Potential ideas/ solutions